People & Players

People on the Move: Alison Kennedy Joins StyleHaul as Chief Revenue Officer

People on the Move: Alison Kennedy Joins StyleHaul as Chief Revenue Officer

Alison Kennedy brings more than 14 years of experience to her new position at StyleHaul. Also, Nascar selects Eugene Stefanyshyn to lead innovation and racing development.

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Former Ad Age Washington Editor Stan Cohen Dies

Former Ad Age Washington Editor Stan Cohen Dies

Stanley E. Cohen, Washington editor of Advertising Age for 42 years before retiring in 1987, died May 6 of renal failure. He was 93.

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People on the Move: Pereira & O'Dell Names Cory Berger Managing Director of New York Office

People on the Move: Pereira & O'Dell Names Cory Berger Managing Director of New York Office

Mr. Berger will manage day-to-day operations for Pereira & O'Dell in New York. Also, Nadine Young joins Vizeum as new chief strategy officer.

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People on the Move: Dockers Names Adrienne Lofton Shaw Its Chief Marketing Officer

People on the Move: Dockers Names Adrienne Lofton Shaw Its Chief Marketing Officer

Ms. Lofton Shaw will oversee the company's global marketing effort. Also on the move: Scott Zumwalt, Karen Jacobs.

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People on the Move: Erin Mulligan Nelson Joins Dachis Group as President

People on the Move: Erin Mulligan Nelson Joins Dachis Group as President

In her new role, Ms. Nelson will utilize her experience to lead Dachis Group's end-to-end go-to-market strategy and execution.

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Coca-Cola Promotes Wendy Clark, Creates Global Sparkling Brand Center

Coca-Cola Promotes Wendy Clark, Creates Global Sparkling Brand Center

Coca-Cola has created a Global Sparkling Brand Center, combining its global brand and integrated marketing teams under the leadership of Wendy Clark.

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People on the Move: PointRoll Names Mario Diez Chief Executive Officer

People on the Move: PointRoll Names Mario Diez Chief Executive Officer

Mr. Diez previously held senior roles at The New York Times and PointRoll. Also on the move: Christina Van Tassell, Ned Potter and Gary Schoch.

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People on the Move: SheKnows Names Samantha Skey as Chief Revenue Officer

People on the Move: SheKnows Names Samantha Skey as Chief Revenue Officer

Also on the move: Khurrum Malik is named CMO of eXelate.

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Beer Marketing Legend Michael Roarty Dead at 84

Beer Marketing Legend Michael Roarty Dead at 84

Michael Roarty, the legendary beer marketer and Advertising Hall of Fame member who propelled Anheuser-Busch by overseeing such iconic campaigns as "This Bud's For You," has died.

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People on the Move: Starz Elevates Theano Apostolou to Exec VP-Communications

People on the Move: Starz Elevates Theano Apostolou to Exec VP-Communications

She will oversee communications strategies, programming publicity and external affairs.

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DraftFCB's New Global CEO Is 38-Year-Old Carter Murray

DraftFCB's New Global CEO Is 38-Year-Old Carter Murray

Not only is the embattled Interpublic Group of Cos. agency getting a new leader, it's poised for a major cultural shift under Mr. Murray.

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People on the Move: Believe Entertainment Group Taps Danny Fishman as Partner

People on the Move: Believe Entertainment Group Taps Danny Fishman as Partner

Danny Fishman has joined the Believe Entertainment Group as a partner. He will head up sales and marketing efforts around each of the company's properties while also developing and producing original series.

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People on the Move: Robyn Freye Joins Digitaria as VP-Marketing

People on the Move: Robyn Freye Joins Digitaria as VP-Marketing

Also on the Move: Bill Cella joins Cheyenne Group, Jeanine Scalzo and Ellen Domingo are promoted at Viacom.

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Michael Ma Departs Vanguard, Joins Startup Betterment

Michael Ma Departs Vanguard, Joins Startup Betterment

Michael Ma, former Vanguard marketer, joins startup Betterment, a mission-oriented online investing platform.

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People On The Move: Kathy Delaney Named Chief Creative Officer, Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness

People On The Move: Kathy Delaney Named Chief Creative Officer, Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness

Also on the Move: Beth Collins Ellard joins the Ad Council, Greg Smith takes director post at Partners & Napier and Debra Wurzel oversees new business at Innocean.

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TGI Friday's Taps Brian Gies As CMO

TGI Friday's Taps Brian Gies As CMO

Mr. Gies is a veteran of Burger King, where he worked from 1993 until 2010. Most recently he was at Partners Proficio, a consulting firm he co-founded.

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Bacardi Appoints Andy Gibson as New Chief Marketing Officer

Bacardi Limited has named veteran booze marketer Andy Gibson as its new chief marketing officer, replacing Silvia Lagnado, who left the company at the end of 2012.

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Don Keller, Former Leo Burnett Creative, Dies at 84

Don Keller, former Leo Burnett creative director, died Jan. 22 from complications from emphysema. He was 84.

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GM's Marketing Changes Continue: Cadillac Gets New Ad Director

GM's Marketing Changes Continue: Cadillac Gets New Ad Director

General Motors has appointed Craig Bierley its new director of advertising for the Cadillac brand, Ad Age has learned. What, if anything, could this mean for its agencies?

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People on the Move: Jennifer Morgan Named President, Time Out North America

In other people moves, Michael Fischer has been promoted to COO at Coldwell Banker, Sarita Bhatt gets a new role at Havas Worldwide, Leila Amirsadeghi moves to Trailer Park and more.

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